Crime Drama Questionnaire

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1 Crime Drama Questionnaire Introduction: As a part of the Media A/S level coursework, I am required to create a questionnaire about what audiences prefer within the crime drama genre. I will be using my findings to help create an engaging opening sequence for a crime drama episode. I am focusing on the Boomers target audience from the age of 35 44, predominantly aiming at a male audience. If this document has been sent to you by , please highlight the selected answer as shown: Gender: (Please tick the appropriate box) Gender: Female Male Female Age: (Please tick the appropriate box) Under ) What channels do you regularly watch crime dramas on, the most? (Your top two channels) (Please tick two boxes that apply) BBC ITV

2 Alibi TV Channel 4 Channel 5 Sky Other 2) What are your favourite Crime Drama shows? (Your top two shows) (Please tick your two favourite shows from the list below. If other please specify) CSI (Investigation, Miami, New York etc) Dexter Luther Sherlock The Body Farm NCIS Bones Law and Order Monk Silent Witness Midsummer Murders Numbers. Other: 3) Below is a list of some of the popular crimes presented in crime dramas. When you are watching a crime drama, what crimes engage you the most? (Top 3 crimes)

3 Arson Corruption Cybercrimes Extortion Fraud Genocide Hostage taking Kidnappings Murder/Assault (Please tick box(s) that apply) Political crimes Ransom Robbery/Theft Stalking Smuggling Torture Treason Vandalism War crimes Other 4) Where do you prefer a crime to take place? (In terms of location) (Please tick box(s) that apply in both part A and B) A) Urban settings Rural settings B) Forested area A park A field In or near a river Within the town centre The victim s house The villain s house An abandoned house In a public shop/centre. In a hospital In a school/college In an old age home Other:

4 Characters 5) In terms of key characters, do you prefer the story line to be involved with A) one dominant character or B) several key characters (who you do not get to know as well)? A B 6) Would you prefer your main detective/police officer/forensic scientist to be male or female? Male Female 7) Would you prefer your villain character to be female or male? Male Female 8) Is it important for your main character to have or develop a love interest? Yes No It does not matter 9) Would you prefer A) a young yet intelligent detective or B) an old wise detective? A B 10) Would you prefer a villain who is A) experienced or B) someone who is new to crime?

5 A B Narrative 11) Would you prefer the Crime Drama to have strong, some or few restrictions on language, violence and disturbing footage or not? Yes, Crime Dramas should have many strong restrictions Crime Dramas should have some restrictions No, Crime Dramas should have few restrictions 9) Does the story line have to be highly accurate and convincing in order for you to watch and enjoy the show? Yes No 10) Rate from 1 to 6: how much violence you would prefer to see in a crime drama. 1 being very little violence and 6 being a high amount of violence shown ) In terms of the plot, would you prefer to have a A) restricted (you only know what the detective reveals) or B) non-restricted (it is possible for you to know more than stock characters at certain points) narrative? A

6 B 12) Would you prefer to watch A) the forensic side of the investigation, B) the detective work C) The action of the criminal A B C Other 13) When thinking about the opening credits, would you prefer to see the credits A) at the beginning or the B) end of the opening sequence? A B 14) In terms of editing, do you prefer A) calm continuity editing (in order) or B) fast paced editing? A B Yes No 15) Do you prefer a high amount of action in crime drama? Thank you for spending your time completing my questionnaire.